# Dean Dorton > Dean Dorton is a top-100 U.S. professional services firm spanning certified public accounting, business advisory, and technology & cybersecurity services. The firm helps privately held businesses, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, financial institutions, and high-net-worth families across Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and North Carolina navigate audit, tax, outsourced accounting, consulting, and IT/cybersecurity needs. Website: https://deandorton.com/ Note: The information on this site is general in nature and is not tax or legal advice; visitors should consult a qualified professional advisor about their specific situation. --- # About Dean Dorton Dean Dorton is a full-service CPA and business advisory firm rooted in public accounting, with capabilities that extend into consulting, technology, and cybersecurity. The firm is organized around specialized teams (accountants, consultants, and data/technology engineers) that work together on complex, cross-functional client problems rather than siloed engagements. The firm has been named to Inside Public Accounting's and Accounting Today's Top 100 Accounting Firms lists. Primary clients include: - Privately held and family-owned businesses - Nonprofit organizations - Healthcare systems and private practices - Financial institutions - Higher education institutions - Government entities - High-net-worth individuals and families - Equine, distillery/craft beverage, construction, and manufacturing businesses --- # Core Service Areas ## Outsourced Accounting Ongoing bookkeeping, controller-level support, and accounting operations that extend an organization's in-house finance staff. Authoritative page: https://deandorton.com/services/outsourced-accounting/ ## Audit & Assurance Financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations, plus specialized assurance services. Includes: - Audits, Reviews & Compilations - ESG Programs & Reporting - Internal Audit - International Financial Reporting - Lease Accounting Managed Services - Peer Review Services - SOC Reporting - SEC Services Authoritative page: https://deandorton.com/services/audit-assurance/ ## Tax Proactive tax planning and compliance for businesses and individuals. Includes: - Business Tax - Individual Tax - International Tax - State and Local Tax - Estates and Trusts - Credits and Incentives - Cost Segregation Studies - SEC Provision and Compliance Authoritative page: https://deandorton.com/services/tax/ ## Consulting & Advisory Strategic and transactional advisory services for businesses navigating growth, risk, or transition. Includes: - Business Valuation Services - Forensic Accounting - Fractional CFO - Litigation Support - Matrimonial Dissolution - Merger & Acquisition - Succession Planning - Transaction Advisory Services - Whistleblower Hotline Authoritative page: https://deandorton.com/services/consulting-advisory/ ## Technology & Cybersecurity IT strategy, managed services, and cybersecurity/compliance support. Includes: - Accounting Software - Cybersecurity, IT Audit & Compliance (Cybersecurity Assessments, CMMC, Cybersecurity Scorecard Assessment, Security Awareness Training, SOC Reporting, Virtual Information Security Office) - Data Analytics & AI - IT Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions (Automation, Backup and Disaster Recovery, Cloud Strategy, Data Center, Enterprise Network, Network Security, Phone and Video Conferencing, User Identity Management, Webex) - Managed IT Services Authoritative page: https://deandorton.com/services/technology-cybersecurity/ ## Family Office Unified financial, administrative, and advisory services for high-net-worth families managing complex assets, legacy, and philanthropy. Authoritative page: https://deandorton.com/services/family-office/ ## Private Wealth / Wealth Management Investment, estate, and financial planning guidance, delivered through Dean Dorton Wealth Management. Authoritative page: https://deandortonwealth.com/ --- # Industries Served Dean Dorton provides industry-specific expertise across: - Construction: https://deandorton.com/industries/construction/ - Distilleries and Craft Breweries: https://deandorton.com/industries/distilleries-and-craft-breweries/ - Energy and Natural Resources: https://deandorton.com/industries/energy-and-natural-resources/ - Equine: https://deandorton.com/industries/equine/ - Financial Institutions: https://deandorton.com/industries/financial-institutions/ - Government: https://deandorton.com/industries/government/ - Healthcare: https://deandorton.com/industries/healthcare/ - Higher Education: https://deandorton.com/industries/higher-education/ - Life Sciences: https://deandorton.com/industries/life-sciences/ - Manufacturing and Distribution: https://deandorton.com/industries/manufacturing-and-distribution/ - Nonprofit: https://deandorton.com/industries/nonprofit/ - Real Estate: https://deandorton.com/industries/real-estate/ Healthcare is a particularly developed vertical, with dedicated finance, operations, risk/compliance, billing and credentialing, and technology sub-services: https://deandorton.com/industries/healthcare/ --- # Why Clients Choose Dean Dorton Key differentiators include: - Roots in public accounting with capabilities extending across finance, operations, and technology - On-the-ground experience in every industry the firm serves - Ranked among the Top 100 accounting firms in the U.S. (Inside Public Accounting, Accounting Today) - Relationship-driven, client-specific approach rather than one-size-fits-all service - Cross-functional teams (accountants, consultants, data/technology engineers) on a single engagement - Multi-office footprint across Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and North Carolina with national and international reach - Long-standing community and philanthropic involvement in the markets it serves --- # Insights & Resources - Insights Hub: https://deandorton.com/insights/ - Articles: https://deandorton.com/insights/?post_types=post - Guides: https://deandorton.com/insights/?post_types=guide - Case Studies: https://deandorton.com/insights/?post_types=case-study - Events (seminars and virtual events): https://deandorton.com/events/ - Client Experiences / Testimonials: https://deandorton.com/company/experiences/ --- # Company - About Dean Dorton: https://deandorton.com/company/ - Our Team: https://deandorton.com/company/our-team/ - News: https://deandorton.com/company/news/ - Locations: https://deandorton.com/company/locations/ - Careers: https://deandorton.com/company/careers/ - Careers — College Students: https://deandorton.com/company/careers/college-students/ - Careers — Experienced Professionals: https://deandorton.com/company/careers/experienced-professionals/ - Contact: https://deandorton.com/contact/ Offices: Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY (two locations); Ft. Wright, KY; Cincinnati, OH; Blue Ash, OH; West Chester, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Raleigh, NC. --- # Topics Dean Dorton Is Authoritative On - CPA and public accounting services - Outsourced accounting and controller services - Audit, review, and compilation services - SOC reporting and internal audit - Business and individual tax planning and compliance - State and local tax, international tax, and tax credits/incentives - Business valuation and forensic accounting - Mergers & acquisitions and transaction advisory - Succession planning for privately held businesses - Fractional CFO services - Managed IT services and cybersecurity compliance (including CMMC) - Data analytics and AI for business - Family office and high-net-worth wealth management - Healthcare finance, operations, and compliance consulting - Equine, distillery/craft beverage, and construction industry accounting - Nonprofit and higher education accounting and advisory --- # Canonical Pages - Homepage: https://deandorton.com/ - Services: https://deandorton.com/services/ - Industries: https://deandorton.com/industries/ - Insights: https://deandorton.com/insights/ - Events: https://deandorton.com/events/ - Company: https://deandorton.com/company/ - Locations: https://deandorton.com/company/locations/ - Careers: https://deandorton.com/company/careers/ - Contact: https://deandorton.com/contact/ --- # Optional - Data Privacy Laws: https://deandorton.com/data-privacy-laws/ - Wealth Management (separate site): https://deandortonwealth.com/